1215 - ACCG Debt Financing

As a county commissioner, you may have wondered, “What is debt financing? Who pays for financing debt, and who benefits from it?”  The course Debt Financing defines that term and explains why counties might finance capital purchases, the types of debt financing available to counties, and the process by which counties go about financing debt.  Class discussions will explore the advantages and disadvantages of various debt options, the roles and responsibilities of commissioners in debt financing, and the individuals who are involved in the debt process.  Presentations, case studies, and panel discussions will clarify for commissioners what debt financing means to constituents, businesses, and the general public and how to better align short term- and long term benefits with short term- and long term costs. Debt Financing is one of eight courses in the specialty track Revenue and Finance, which includes Federal and State Financing, Tax Policy, and The County Audit Process.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• ACCG Specialty Track- Revenue & Finance (RF) : ACCG Revenue & Finance (RF)- Core Stream